Chris Franjola is a writer/comedian who can currently be heard hosting his highly successful podcast, Cover To Cover With Chris Franjola (over 1500 5 star iTunes reviews & Top 50 iTunes Comedy podcasts) also he?s a frequent contributor on Heather McDonald?s wildly successful podcast, Juicy Scoop. Chris can
currently be seen as a regular panel guest on Lights Out with David Spade on Comedy Central & Fox?s hit gameshow, Punchline. Chris was also a writer and a regular performer on E!?s hit show ?Chelsea Lately" for 8 years. Together with the talented writing staff, Chris wrote over 1500 episodes while performing on the show more than anyone else beside Chelsea Handler and Chuy. During his time on the show Chris created some of the shows most memorable characters like Gay Caveman, Bieber Man, Johnny Depp, Seventeen Magazine Players and many more.
The Comedy Zone is a full service Comedy Theater, Conference Center and Special Event facility. Located in the wildly popular North Carolina Music factory the Comedy Zone will feature 400 seats, a state of the art sound system, and presentation ready computer and flat panel screens.
Trish Suhr is the definition of a multitasker.
She's a Designer, Professional Organizer, Moving
and Relocation expert, TV Host as well as a
nationally touring comedian. The former host of
Daily Draw on the Game Show Network and a
spokesperson for Bed Bath and Beyond. Trish has
also partnered with Pledge, Breathe Right, Bissell
and numerous other brands. Best known as "The...
Welcome to the 704 Comedy Room! Produced and
performed by Caleb Troxell and Matt Christopher,
this show features underground comedic talent
curated from the greater North Carolina area. It's
a new and refreshing way to laugh and hangout, so
come be a part of the show. Since 2023 the 704
Comedy Room has provided standup by partnering
with venues in the community of Charlotte;...
They play engineers on the internet, now they're
ready to break down their latest designs and
answer all your burning questions! Alex & Sean are
just two regular guys that happen to design every
good (and bad) thing in the Charlotte area! Expect
justification for all your biggest pet peeves,
never before seen new designs, a live Q&A, and
just all around craziness! You'll...
"It's egregious." That's Julian Cross's verdict on
the world, and once you hear it, you'll start
using it too. Charlotte native. Viral on
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Suit on,
gloves off. Fans are already calling him the
second coming of Pryor, Carlin, and Bernie Mac,
and once he grabs the mic you'll see why. Fast
jokes. Sharper stories. A set that doesn't let up....
Mix brash, ballsy, crass and downright hilarious
and you get one of the hottest touring comedians
today - Martin Moreno. Moreno's comedy career
didn't begin until he was in his early 30's, and
by that time he had a freakishly distinct point of
view of his life. His two failed marriages gave
him an alternative and hysterical definition of
"soul mates" and he cheekily...
Kevin Nealon is an Emmy and SAG-nominated actor
and comedian who sets himself apart from other
comedic performers with his unique sense of humor,
dry wit and likable demeanor. Nealon is best known
for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC's
Saturday Night Live, and received critical acclaim
for his role in the hit Showtime series Weeds.
Kevin currently produces and hosts...
Tiera is a standup comedian born and raised on the
west side of Chicago, Illinois. She?s known for
making the world laugh via her viral videos on
Facebook and Instagram. She is more than just an
Internet sensation. From the first time she
touched the mic in 2016, she?s been rocking shows
across the globe. She takes pride in her raw and
relatable comedy and she?s a great...
The Almost Homeless Comedy Tour features the most
popular comedians from the Carolina Renaissance
Festival since 2010. This will be our 5th
appearance at the comedy zone, with a surprise
guest star.
Latrez Anderson is a content creator, comedian,
and actor known for sharing skits and sketches
online. His videos cover scenarios like ordering
from Chipotle and questions you have to ask when
dating. He has earned more than 626,000 followers
on his Instagram account.
Brian Bates is a Nashville based comedian who
tours the country performing at comedy clubs,
theaters, corporate events, and churches. You may
have seen his Dry Bar Comedy specials or heard him
as a guest on The Grand Ole Opry. He can also be
heard regularly on LaughUSA on SiriusXM radio.
From 2020-2026, Brian was also one of the hosts of
the Nateland Podcast with Nate Bargatze...
Luenell is the self-proclaimed ?Original Bad Girl
of Comedy.? She may be small in stature, but she
more than makes up for it with her big
personality, booming voice and infectious
laughter. Born in Tollette, Arkansas and raised in
Oakland, Calif. Luenell, has been thrilling
audiences with her brand of comedy for more than
30 years..? With the touch of a remote control,
her...
Join three seasoned educators-Gaspare Randazzo
(Netflix, The Social Studies Podcast and
@StandUpRandazzo on social media), Philip Lindsay
(Social Media Sensation @Mr_PhLindsay_Sped on IG,
The Today Show), and Andrea Forcum (How To Survive
The Classroom Podcast and @EducatorAndrea on
TikTok)-for a hilarious inside look at the
unpredictable, often absurd world of teaching in
The...
Stand-up comedian recognized for a distinctive
stage presence combining nervous charm, sharp
observational humor, and personal storytelling
centered on living with cerebral palsy. Rapidly
emerging as a nationally touring performer with
strong digital audience engagement.
Andy Gross is a high-energy comedy-magic headliner
known for blending stand-up, jaw-dropping magic,
and next-level ventriloquism into one nonstop
show. His viral videos have amassed over one
billion views worldwide, making them some of the
most widely shared and recognized magic videos
online. His hit Amazon Prime comedy special Are
You Kidding Me? continues to build new and...
Jerry Wayne Longmire is a veteran stand-up comic,
original viral content creator, and well-known
internet personality. A seasoned performer based
out of Houston, Jerry performs for the troops
overseas, delivers dynamic sets in intimate comedy
club settings and theater venues alike, and
produces 100% original, professional-grade social
media content. His playful brand of...
Nate Jackson is one of the fastest-rising stars in
comedy, with over 4.5 million TikTok followers and
700 million global views. Known for his viral
content and electric stage presence, he's
currently selling out theaters across the U.S. and
kicked off his BIG DOG TOUR Fall 2025. On July 8th
2025, Nate released his first one-hour Netflix
special, Nate Jackson: Super Funny...
Headliner ETHAN PEETS aka STUPIDKING /
ETHANTHEARTIST Ethan Peets-known online as
EthanTheArtist and StupidKing-is a national
touring comedian from Charlotte, North Carolina.
He began his stand-up comedy journey in 2017,
shortly after graduating from high school in his
hometown. In 2024, Ethan became a viral sensation
through his popular character StupidKing. He is...
Zar the Star is a New York City-based stand-up
comedian and content creator whose sharp wit, bold
storytelling, spot on impressions and unfiltered
takes on socio-politics have made her one of the
most refreshing new voices in comedy. Born in
Tajikistan to an Afghan father and raised in
Toronto, Zar brings her rich cultural background
and Muslim identity into every punchline...
Chris Distefano is one of today's biggest & most
beloved names in comedy. Chris first burst onto
the scene as a standout on MTV?s Talking Heads
franchise Guy Code/Girl Code, with Popsugar naming
him the ?Funniest Guy on MTV?. He became the first
stand-up comedian to sell out both the
world-famous Radio City Music Hall and the Theater
at Madison Square Garden on consecutive...
Splou Yorkcity is a Dominican-American comedian
and content creator born and raised in the Bronx,
New York. Known for his viral Spanglish sketches
and relatable storytelling, Splou turns everyday
moments, family life, and Latino culture into
unforgettable comedy. With a growing fan base and
sold-out shows, he brings Bronx energy, Dominican
authenticity, and nonstop laughs to...
Christianee (pronounced Chris-tee-knee) Porter
also known as The Christi Show is a proud native
of Little Rock, Arkansas who currently resides in
Atlanta Georgia. She is an entertainer that loves
to act, sing, rap, and dance. In 2013, she decided
to do Stand-Up Comedy. Christianee enjoyed
performing on stage but became exhausted from
fighting for a spot on the stage. She...
DeRay Davis is a multi-faceted comedic force who's
conquered everything from the stage to the big
screen. Davis first made a name for himself in the
stand-up world, winning Comedy Central's "Laugh
Riots Competition" and appearing in the "Cedric
the Entertainer Festival." Along the way he made
the leap to the big screen with roles in the
"Barbershop" trilogy, "Semi-Pro," and...
Do you ever find yourself thinking, "where can I
go for one of the most entertaining nights out?"
This show is the one you have been waiting for.
Jason Ladanye is one of the best entertainers in
the world. Jason is a professional, award-winning
sleight-of-hand entertainer who has performed card
magic all around the world for the last twenty
years. You do not want to miss...
Radel Ortiz is a Dominican-American comedian
from Brooklyn, NY, who draws millions of followers
on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook based on
hilarious interactions and comedic
skits. Radel first started to post in
2017. His content is full of social observations
and off-color humor, which drives audience growth
on an international side. Most...
(English/Spanish Show) Based in NEW YORK CITY,
Santi Espinosa is a multilingual stand-up comedian
who is taking his show on tour this year. He has
been doing standup comedy for over a decade and
his comedy can be described as honest, anecdotal
and personal. He is the host of the very
successful comedy showcase ItMatters Comedy at New
York Comedy Club. He has performed from...
Jordan Thewlis is a comedian and writer based out
of Los Angeles. He got his start as a club
favorite in the Bay Area before making his move to
Los Angeles, where he's now "In-Development" at
the world-famous Comedy Store. He's performed in
SF Sketchfest and Comic Con Fest in Gainesville,
Florida. He was most recently featured on Don't
Tell Comedy, and he is a Daily...
The Kansas City, MO native was born to entertain.
With a massive audience of over 10M fans across
all social media platforms, Funny Marco is
redefining the entertainment industry. He has
worked with brands such as Spotify, BET,
Footaction, and Fashion Nova. After Rihanna
followed the actor and comedian, he knew he could
have much success as an entrepreneur. Marco has
ventured...
Ejspeaks has been featured on The Rickey Smiley
morning show, The DL Hughley show, and many
others. She's written for The BET Awards, The Soul
Train Awards, and The American Music Awards. She
is known for turning everyday life into the
funniest sketches and has amassed over a million
followers collectively on social media. She
started on YouTube and gradually made her way...
Mark Paul, a renowned comedian and social media
personality, is widely regarded as the original
travel ball comedy sensation. His iconic baseball
parents and coaching personas will leave you in
stitches. Known for his humorous reels on TikTok,
YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, which are comedy
gold. Mark's journey began five years ago after
his daughter encouraged him to make...
Dubbed by Jerry Seinfeld as the 'best young up and
coming comic," Mark Normand is quickly becoming
one of the most talked about touring comedians on
the scene. Normand's NEW one-hour Netflix special,
SOUP TO NUTS, has been a staple in the streamers'
Top Ten since its July 25th premiere. This follows
Normand's self-released special, 2020's "Out to
Lunch? which amassed over 12...
Chris Franjola is a writer/comedian who can
currently be heard hosting his highly successful
podcast, Cover To Cover With Chris Franjola (over
1500 5 star iTunes reviews & Top 50 iTunes Comedy
podcasts) also he?s a frequent contributor on
Heather McDonald?s wildly successful podcast,
Juicy Scoop. Chris can currently be seen as a
regular panel guest on Lights Out with David...
Lebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland
California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business
and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned
down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the
host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he's also appeared
on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got
Talent, as well as TBS's Conan, and is best known
for his world record of performing...
Chris Anderson and Jake Iannarino are veteran
stand-up comics who discovered that their
chemistry goes beyond punchlines. After years on
the comedy circuit-with appearances spanning NBC,
Fox, HBO, SiriusXM Radio, and Happy Madison
Films-they combined their talents to create
"Highly Unscripted," a one-of-a-kind touring show.
The night kicks off with each delivering solo...
Crystal Marie is a comedian, actress, writer, and
producer, based in Los Angeles. As a stand-up
comedian, Crystal performs throughout the United
States and internationally, headlining clubs on
her own and opening for the likes of Jay Leno,
Russell Peters, Adam Carolla, and Maz Jobrani to
name a few. She was also a featured artist at the
2024 Netflix is a Joke Festival,...
Corey Holcomb's comedy genius transcends class and
racial divides. Corey's humor will tickle your
funny bone. People all overthe world can relate to
the drama of trying to make a relationship work.
According to Corey, a ?hunter? (man) being
captured by his "prey" (woman) makes for the best
comedy ever." Corey offers plenty of advice on how
men who have been the victim of a...
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Chris Franjola is a writer/comedian who can currently be heard hosting his highly successful podcast, Cover To Cover With Chris Franjola (over 1500 5 star iTunes reviews & Top 50 iTunes Comedy podcasts) also he?s a frequent contributor on Heather McDonald?s wildly successful podcast, Juicy Scoop. Chris can
